出る杭は打たれる
Idiom- 1the nail that sticks out gets hammered down ; people that stick out too much get punished Translated by Jiyomi
- 2tall trees catch much wind ; people that excel at something become disliked Translated by Jiyomi
Other writings and readings
出るくいは打たれる出る杭はうたれる出るクイは打たれるでる杭は打たれる
expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.) · Ichidan verb
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